For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 5,478 students in Stamford, CT.
The top-ranked public high schools in Stamford, CT are The Academy Of Information Technology & Engineering, Westhill High School and Stamford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stamford, CT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Stamford have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Stamford, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is The Academy Of Information Technology & Engineering, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Stamford, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Academy Of Information Technology & Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
411 High Ridge Rd.
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4336
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4336
Gr: 9-12 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Westhill High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Roxbury Rd.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4477
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4477
Gr: 9-12 | 2,224 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Stamford High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
55 Strawberry Hill Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4223
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4223
Gr: 9-12 | 2,102 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
J. M. Wright Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
120 Bridge St.
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 324-7363
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 324-7363
Gr: 9-12 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Stamford, CT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Stamford, CT include The Academy Of Information Technology & Engineering, Westhill High School and Stamford High School.
How many public high schools are located in Stamford?
4 public high schools are located in Stamford.
What is the racial composition of students in Stamford?
Stamford public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Stamford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Stamford include: Stamford High School vs. Westhill High School, Westhill High School vs. Stamford High School
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